How To Fix CNV_PE_PCL018 - Subactivity cannot be created; subactivity name is missing

CNV_PE_PCL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_PCL - Messages for PE<->PCL interaction

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Subactivity cannot be created; subactivity name is missing

What causes this issue?

PCL subactivity cannot be created due to a missing name. PCL activity
name: &V1&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_PE_PCL018 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_PCL018 indicates that a subactivity cannot be created because the subactivity name is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using tools like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration solutions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to create a subactivity without a specified name. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not provide a name for the subactivity in the relevant input fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the migration project or the settings that define how subactivities are created.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being processed is incomplete or corrupted, it may lead to missing values for required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CNV_PE_PCL018, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the subactivity name, are filled out